Evita’s Tomb

The most famous grave in Recoleta Cemetery is that of Evita Peron. Although Argentina’s beloved first lady died of cancer in 1952, her body was not buried here until the 1970s because the military government worried her grave would become a site for protests.

When her body was finally added to the Duarte family crypt, it was placed in a heavily fortified crypt 15 feet underground so that her remains will no longer be disturbed.

As you can see, the face of the mausoleum has several plaques in her honor, and people still leave fresh flowers in her honor to this day.Read more